Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Career Education Model

The Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Cluster helps prepare students for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

Career Pathways Descriptions

Correction Services workers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a jail, reformatory, or penitentiary. While the primary mis-sion of corrections is protection of the public, many in this field are involved with the treatment, education, and reintegration of offenders.Emergency and Fire Management Services workers helpprotect the public by rapidly responding to a variety ofemergencies. They may be called upon to put out a fire,treat injuries, or perform other vital functions.

Law Enforcement Services workers protect lives andproperty. Law enforcement officers have duties thatrange from controlling traffic to preventing andinvestigating crimes. They maintain order; enforce lawsand ordinances; issue traffic summonses; investigateaccidents; present evidence in court; serve legaldocuments for the court system; and apprehend, arrest,and process prisoners.Legal Services workers affect nearly every aspect of oursociety. Workers in the Legal Services pathway form thebackbone of this vital system, linking it to society inmany ways. For this reason, they hold positions of greatresponsibility and are obligated to adhere to a strict codeof ethics.Security and Protective Services workers often work inpublic buildings protecting property by inspecting peopleand packages entering and leaving the building.

Are you able to work under pressure?

Can you work with various kinds of people?

Do you like to help people?Can you work in the face of

danger?Are you good at winning

arguments?Do you instruct friends and

family members on laws and regulations?

Reused and modified with permission from the Nebraska Department of Education

https://azcis.intocareers.org/VideoPlayer.aspx?VideoFileNum=00-0000122:02 minutes video on this career cluster (you must be logged into AZCIS to see video)

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National AnnualMedian Wage

Arizona AnnualMedian Wage

Short-Term, On-the-Job Training (Less than One Month)

Crossing Guards $25,100 $18,590

Life Guards and Ski Patrollers $19,500 $20,560

Parking Enforcement Officers $36,530 $28,080

Security Guards $24,630 $24,030

Title Examiners and Searchers $44,370 $51,430

Moderate-Term, On-the-Job Training (One to Twelve Months)

Animal Control Workers $33,450 $34,990

Bailiffs $41,670 $30,500

Corrections Officers $40,530 $39,960

Sheriffs $58,320 $63,800

Long-Term, On-the-Job Training (Over One Year)

Firefighters $46,870 $45,700

Postsecondary Vocational Training (Certificate or Diploma)

Court Reporters $49,500 $60,630

Emergency Medical Technicians $31,980 $33,460

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Detectives and Investigators $77,210 $77,210

Fire Inspectors $56,730 $59,410

Police and Detective Supervisors $82,090 $86,410

Private Detectives and Investigators $45,610 $42,920

Associate Degree

Fish and Game Wardens $52,780 $45,500

Paralegals $48,810 $50,040

Bachelor's Degree

Forensic Science Technicians $56,320 $52,830

Law Clerks $50,740 $38,810

Probation Officers $49,360 $54,470

Work Experience Plus a Bachelor's or Higher Degree

Arbitrators and Mediators $58,020 $36,350

Professional Degree

Judges and Hearing Officers $90,600 - $126,930 $88,890 - $95,650

Lawyers $115,820 $102,390

Occupations Examples Levels of Education and Earnings** Data from AZCIS

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Learner NameLearner SignatureParent/Guardian Signature (if required)This plan of study should serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as you continue your career path. Courses listed within

this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. All plans should meet

high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeEnglish I English II English III English IV

Algebra I or Geometry Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II, Trigonometry or Pre-

Calculus

Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry or

CalculusPhysical Science or Biology I Biology or Chemistry I Chemistry, Physics or AP Biology Physics or Environmental Science

Geography/State History World History American History Economics/GovernmentRequired Courses/Electives

PE/Health/Art/Foreign Language/Computer Technology

Required Courses/Electives

PE/Health/Art/Foreign Language/Computer Technology

Suggested High School Electives Technology Center ElectivesSpeech Criminal Justice

Debate Law Enforcement

Psychology Firefighter Training

Sociology Emergency Medical Technician

Street Law / Business Law

Career Electives

Technology Education Tech ConnectCareer Orientation

Career Electives

Technology Education Tech ConnectCareer Orientation

Career/Technical College Community College College/University Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Firefighter Training

Emergency Medical Technician

Cyber Security

Emergency Medicine Science

Criminal Justice

Pre-Law

Crime Victim/Survivor Services

Police Science

Fire Protection Technology

Criminal Justice

Political Science

Sociology

Fire Protection & Safety

Technology Law

Work-based Learning Options Short-Term Training Options

Job-Shadowing:

Internship/Mentorship:

On-The-Job Training:

Crime Scene Investigation

American Red Cross First Aid

Latent Fingerprint Comparison

CPR

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

EMT I

Unarmed Security Guard

EMT II

Introduction to Technical Rescue

Paramedic

Vehicle & Machinery Rescue

Rope Rescue

Fire Pump Maintenance

Conversational Spanish

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